Shoe Thread

M4P · Post #1 » by **M4P** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 4:22 pm

What are the better performing bball shoes out there at the moment? I've played in the Adidas Supernatural Creators, Zoom Kobe IV - Vs, Hyperdunks, and Huarche 2k4s so far, and also got suckered into buying KDIIs. The Creators were probably the best so far, and the 2k4s were probably the most overrated. KDIIs sucked but I couldn't really complain since they were $60.

MaxRider · Post #2 » by **MaxRider** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 4:44 pm

LOL I was thinking buying KDII, but after my ENOUGH experiment with Nike Zoom technology I think no more Zoom for me. Kobe I is great, but the rest suck. I hate 2K5, Hyperdunk sucks (too easy to roll your ankles, hey Detroit Pistons trainers got the same complain). I only wear Hyperdunk to run on treadmill (I think I'm better off buying a running shoes instead). The only Nike tech I trust now is Air Max, the rest can go to hell. Adidas is great, my favorite pairs basketball shoes now is Adidas TS Creator. Great ankle support and response well. Only bad thing is a little too heavy. Other Adidas TS is lighter but ankle support not so great. Now I need a new pair of basketball shoes.

Thinking buying Nike Air Max 2010 for running and still looking for basketball shoes. Adidas TS Cut Creator is damn ugly.

M4P · Post #3 » by **M4P** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 9:38 pm

MaxRider wrote:LOL I was thinking buying KDII, but after my ENOUGH experiment with Nike Zoom technology I think no more Zoom for me. Kobe I is great, but the rest suck. I hate 2K5, Hyperdunk sucks (too easy to roll your ankles, hey Detroit Pistons trainers got the same complain). I only wear Hyperdunk to run on treadmill (I think I'm better off buying a running shoes instead). The only Nike tech I trust now is Air Max, the rest can go to hell. Adidas is great, my favorite pairs basketball shoes now is Adidas TS Creator. Great ankle support and response well. Only bad thing is a little too heavy. Other Adidas TS is lighter but ankle support not so great. Now I need a new pair of basketball shoes.

Thinking buying Nike Air Max 2010 for running and still looking for basketball shoes. Adidas TS Cut Creator is damn ugly.

The strap on the KDII is literally useless, and the heel section of the shoe feels canvas/rubber-lite.

Best shoes ever.

It was the Hyperizes that the Piston's trainers banned not Hyperdunks :lol:

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Smash3 · Post #4 » by **Smash3** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 11:30 pm

Great shoes you should give them a try

, also as the other poster mentioned the tony parker shoes are good as well. Nike Lebron Soldier III, also it's pretty light compared to other Lebron shoes. 13.4 oz

moofs · Post #5 » by **moofs** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 11:30 pm

I used to have some Iversons with "pads" like that, except they had hard rubber on the side. Turn your foot too far in a direction and *slip!*

Those look to curve up where the prone area for that is.

M4P · Post #6 » by **M4P** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 4:29 am

Creepa wrote:also as the other poster mentioned the tony parker shoes are good as well.

Devin Harris colorway. Lebron Soldier IIIs are a good choice - great for outdoors.

YoungMoney23 · Post #7 » by **YoungMoney23** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 8:12 am

Best Basketball Shoes ever

Ribalding · Post #8 » by **Ribalding** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 9:41 am

They see me rollin'....

....my ankle.

Post #9 » by **TMU** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 1:38 pm

Yes, Max! The Nike Air Zoom Kobe 1s are totally awesome, and I still wear them (although I can't stand the bitch who first wore them)

My other favorites are:
Adidas T-Mac 2

Nike Penny Foamposite

MaxRider · Post #10 » by **MaxRider** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 6:22 pm

My Kobe I don't last long. I threw it away when I moved to my new apartment. Seem like Adidas material last longer than Nike. I may go try the Adidas Supernatural Creator (what a funky name), sure don't like the look of it.

BaYBaller · Post #11 » by **BaYBaller** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 10:23 pm

I actually like balling in lows. I'm a small guard so ankle injuries aren't as big of a concern for me. I also favor lightweight shoes. I'm balling in hyperdunk lows right now. They're ok not the best but I got them for $40 so I didn't expect too much from them.

Before that I was playing in TS creators, and they are were pretty good. Before that the Zoom BB1's which have been my favorite shoe in recent memory.

M4P · Post #12 » by **M4P** » Sat Jun 19, 2010 2:43 am

After a couple of break-ins, the KDII's performance stepped up. I guess you just have to get use to the cushioning :hoop:

. The patent leather creases very easily though, and lacing up all the way is a must.

kam_soluusar · Post #13 » by **kam_soluusar** » Sun Jun 20, 2010 10:17 am

I think that this is where I show my age. I am currently playing in a pair of 1995 Spalding Olajuwon's. I found a pair on Ebay, snapped them up, and am wearing them now. Although, they are a "cheap" looking shoe, they are quite comfortable, plus the novelty of wearin' old Kicks!

These are the best shoes ever. I am currently hunting around for a pair in my size. When I stop playing Ball, these will be the last shoes I wear!!!!!! I have owned 2 pairs in my lifetime, and I will argue until I am blue in the face, that these are the best shoes ever, IMO!!!!!

I also have Yao's, Franchises Dominions, and those grey and red T-Macs McLady wore in an A/S game.

I used to work in Sports retail, shoes were cheap!

MaxRider · Post #14 » by **MaxRider** » Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:29 pm

don't really like Adidas Supernatural Creator, feel kind of tight, go 1/2 size bigger seem too much toe space

Jordan CP is looking great, especially the black/white/maize colorway, but can't find one cheaper than $90

M4P · Post #15 » by **M4P** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 1:54 am

MaxRider wrote:don't really like Adidas Supernatural Creator, feel kind of tight, go 1/2 size bigger seem too much toe space

Jordan CP is looking great, especially the black/white/maize colorway, but can't find one cheaper than $90

They're suppose to be tight, and you have to break them in a bit but I guess no shoe is perfect. Really looking to try on a pair of Hyperfuses though.

MaxRider · Post #16 » by **MaxRider** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 2:06 am

yea no shoes is perfect, especially when they aint make for you
but kobe i was really great, when tried on the first one, i know i got to have it

MaxRider · Post #17 » by **MaxRider** » Thu Jul 1, 2010 4:35 pm

review said KD2 is good for players used their toes more (that's me)
maybe i should give that a try

M4P · Post #18 » by **M4P** » Thu Jul 1, 2010 4:54 pm

MaxRider wrote:review said KD2 is good for players used their toes more (that's me)
maybe i should give that a try

If you do go with the KDIIs, give it two good wears to break it in.

MaxRider · Post #19 » by **MaxRider** » Thu Jul 1, 2010 4:57 pm

Morey4president wrote:
MaxRider wrote:review said KD2 is good for players used their toes more (that's me)
maybe i should give that a try

If you do go with the KDIIs, give it two good wears to break it in.

that's always the case for new shoes
i really like the look of Jordan CP (the first one)

M4P · Post #20 » by **M4P** » Thu Jul 1, 2010 5:01 pm

MaxRider wrote:
Morey4president wrote:
MaxRider wrote:review said KD2 is good for players used their toes more (that's me)
maybe i should give that a try

If you do go with the KDIIs, give it two good wears to break it in.

that's always the case for new shoes
i really like the look of Jordan CP (the first one)

I was ready to return the KDIIs after how they felt right out of the box.